1. The Week in one Paragraph
The House and Senate returned to active legislative sessions this week, advancing critical housing policy and passing numerous small business and technological oversight measures. The dominant story on Capitol Hill was the decisive bipartisan passage of H.R. 6644, aimed at boosting the American housing supply. Meanwhile, the Senate grappled with significant foreign policy and education debates, rejecting efforts to block student loan rules and mandate the removal of military forces from Iran.
2. Bills Passed / Signed into law
H.R. 6644 — A bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. The House and Senate successfully agreed to amendments, clearing the final legislative hurdle for the housing supply bill. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 6644)
S. 629 — Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025. Passed the House to remove barriers for agricultural producers seeking emergency conservation funds. (Congress.gov Link: S. 629)
H.R. 915 — Small Business Technological Act of 2025. Passed the House to authorize small business loans specifically for modern business software. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 915)
H.R. 7401 — Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act. Passed the House to mandate conflict-of-interest certifications for Small Business Administration employees. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 7401)
H.R. 826 — COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2026. Passed the House requiring quarterly reports on fraud relating to pandemic-era small business loans. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 826)
H.R. 4238 — DLARA. Passed the House to improve accountability within the Small Business Administration's disaster loan program. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 4238)
H.R. 7396 — Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act. Passed the House to establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the SBA. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 7396)
H.R. 8879 — Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026. Passed the House to report on covered contracting program participation. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 8879)
H.R. 8880 — Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026. Passed the House to evaluate federal cybersecurity assistance. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 8880)
H.R. 8881 — SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026. Passed the House to require reports on SBA's use of machine learning and AI. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 8881)
H.R. 8882 — Main Street Competes Act. Passed the House to evaluate how antitrust enforcement impacts small business competitiveness. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 8882)
H.R. 2478 — To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to postpone the date of payment or satisfaction upon redemption of certain securities in the case of the financial exploitation of specified adults, and for other purposes. Passed the House. (Congress.gov Link: H.R. 2478)
3. Notable Votes
Housing Supply Bill (H.R. 6644): The Senate voted 85–5 to concur in the House amendment with an additional amendment (SA 5823) on June 22. The House subsequently agreed to this final Senate amendment on June 23 by a vote of 358–32 (Roll no. 224), securing strong bipartisan passage for major housing supply reforms.
Iran Hostilities Resolution (S.J.Res. 185): The Senate rejected a motion to proceed to a joint resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities within or against Iran by a narrow 47–50 vote on June 24 (Record Vote Number: 192).
Student Loan Regulations Disapproval (S.J.Res. 196): The Senate rejected a motion to proceed to a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Education's "Reimagining and Improving Student Education" federal student loan regulations by a vote of 45–52 on June 24 (Record Vote Number: 190).
4. Hearings Held
House Committee on Financial Services: Future of Payments: Promoting Innovation and Fair Markets (June 24, 2026). Key Takeaway: Members and industry leaders highlighted private-sector solutions and the balance between emerging payment rails and market fairness.
House Committee on Small Business: From Startup to Scale: The Role of the SBA Office of Investment and Innovation in Powering America's Small Businesses (June 25, 2026). Key Takeaway: The committee evaluated early-stage venture access and capital pipelines to keep local technology ecosystems competitive.
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Nominations Hearing for the Council of Economic Advisers, NCUA, and HUD Inspector General (June 25, 2026). Key Takeaway: Nominees faced close questioning regarding regulatory safety nets, credit union oversight boundaries, and systemic housing compliance standards.
5. Bills Introduced
H.R. 9442 (Rep. Ocasio-Cortez [D-NY-14]): Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. Imposes a construction moratorium on new data centers until specific federal safety legislation guarding the public from the dangers of artificial intelligence is enacted.
H.R. 9429 (Rep. Goodlander [D-NH-2]): To amend chapter 131 of title 5 to prohibit Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks, and for other purposes.
H.R. 9427 (Rep. Foushee [D-NC-4]): To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce in the United States, and for other purposes.
6. What’s Coming Next Week
House Floor: Scheduled to reconvene on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. for Morning-Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business.
Senate Floor: Scheduled to continue tracking ongoing business, including a cloture vote and motion to proceed to S. 4784 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027), alongside postponed judicial confirmation votes scheduled for mid-July.
7. Statehouse
OHIO
Source: https://legislature.ohio.gov/
BILLS PASSED / SIGNED INTO LAW
HB 479 - Received line-item veto receipt from Governor DeWine on June 25, 2026, after passing both chambers earlier in June. Ohio Legislature HB 479
HB 472 - Sent to the Governor on June 12, 2026, after passing both chambers on June 10, 2026. Ohio Legislature HB 472
SB 262 - Sent to the Governor on June 12, 2026, following House amendments concurrence on June 10, 2026. Ohio Legislature SB 262
NOTABLE VOTES
The Ohio House and Senate voted to pass the amended versions of HB 479, HB 472, and SB 262 in mid-June before sending them to the executive branch. Roll call records are maintained internally within the journal entries of the respective session dates. Ohio Legislature Status Feeds
HEARINGS HELD
House/Senate Finance & Health Committees held hearings leading up to the final June votes on local health initiatives and budget modifications. Ohio Committee Calendars
BILLS INTRODUCED
None this week (The General Assembly is primarily focused on committee actions and interim work following major June voting periods). Ohio Legislation Search
WHAT'S COMING NEXT WEEK
Review of any potential executive veto overrides and scheduled interim committee panels on infrastructure and health. Ohio General Assembly Schedule
PENNSYLVANIA
Source: https://www.palegis.us/
BILLS PASSED / SIGNED INTO LAW
HR 557 - A Resolution designating June 10, 2026, as "Just Be You Day" in Pennsylvania; adopted on June 15, 2026. PA General Assembly HR 557
NOTABLE VOTES
House floor vote on HR 557 PN3554 passed with a 186-16 vote on June 15, 2026, alongside an immediate prior motion to suspend rules which passed 199-3. PA House Vote Record HR 557
HEARINGS HELD
House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development Committee held a voting meeting considering HB 1090 and a sequence of state resolutions (including HR 557). PA House Tourism Committee
BILLS INTRODUCED
None this week (The state house is operating under modified summer rules and resolution reviews). PA Legislation Search
WHAT'S COMING NEXT WEEK
The House and Senate maintain standard standing committee schedules to process summer session actions. PA Legislative Calendar
ILLINOIS
Source: https://www.ilga.gov/
BILLS PASSED / SIGNED INTO LAW
None this week (Major seasonal floor bills were moved prior to the June deadlines). ILGA Legislation
NOTABLE VOTES
No major full-chamber roll call votes recorded during this immediate weekly window. ILGA Roll Calls
HEARINGS HELD
The Senate Assignments Committee and Executive Committee reviewed fiscal implications for pending structural amendments, including evaluations of unemployment insurance trust funding adjustments. ILGA Committees
BILLS INTRODUCED
HB 4416 (Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act regarding benefits for educational staff during off-terms) and SB 3821 (Amends the Unified Code of Corrections and Minimum Wage Law to increase minimum wages through 2032) continue to face re-referral processing. ILGA Bill Status
WHAT'S COMING NEXT WEEK
Per-diem administrative committee reviews and assignment shifts for the 104th General Assembly. ILGA Calendars
KENTUCKY
BILLS PASSED / SIGNED INTO LAW
None this week (The legislature is strictly within its 2026 Interim Period). KY Interim Calendar
NOTABLE VOTES
None this week (No legislative voting sessions are held outside the regular constitutional session windows). KY LRC Records
HEARINGS HELD
Public Pension Oversight Board (PPOB) met to analyze TRS/KPPA actuarial audits and reemployment presentations. KY PPOB Materials
BILLS INTRODUCED
None this week (Bills are not formally introduced for assignment during the interim recess). KY LRC Portal
WHAT'S COMING NEXT WEEK
Scheduled interim statutory joint committees are set to meet throughout late June and early July per the amended 2026 Interim Calendar. KY Interim Calendar
8. Sources Used This Week
Congress.gov Daily Digest
Senate.gov Floor Activity
House Majority Leader Schedule
State Legislation:
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